Delores was raised on the family farm southeast of Ceresco, Nebraska and graduated from Waverly High School in 1945. She was baptized and confirmed on September 7, 1941, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. Upon graduation she moved to Lincoln and worked for the State Farm Insurance Company. On November 21, 1953, she married Clifford Erickson in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Together they became active members of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Davey, Nebraska.
Delores dedicated her life to her husband of 64 years, two children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She also enjoyed working in her many flower gardens, sewing, and baking many Christmas sugar cookies and tea rings. Another known enjoyment was going to many antique auctions.
Delores is survived by her son Rick and spouse Donita (McElhose) Erickson, Lincoln; daughter Deborah and spouse Steven Chilvers, Pierce; grandchildren Alyssa and spouse Kyle Tautenhan, Omaha, Lynsey Erickson, Lincoln, John and Kimberly Chilvers, Omaha and Micah Chilvers, Pierce; great grandchildren Lewis Tautenhan, Cale, Lanny and Sofie Chilvers; sisters Carol Roberts and Donna Swanson, both of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Clifford Erickson, parents Richard and Irene Peterson, sisters and brothers-in-law Maxine and Jim Maxwell, Ardis and Glen Grieser, Gerald Roberts, and Robert Swanson, niece Jane Grieser and nephew Kevin Swanson.
Private family service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 17770 N. 3rd, PO Box 96, Davey, NE 68336.